Sunday, 30 March 2014

Loblolly pine's immense genome conquered

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Loblolly pine's immense genome conquered
Davis CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2014 - The massive genome sequence of the loblolly pine - the most commercially important tree species in the United States and the source of most American paper products - has been completed by a nationwide research team, led by a UC Davis scientist. The draft genome - approximately seven times bigger than the human genome - is the largest genome sequenced to date and the most complete conifer g ... more


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